Alfred Jones (boxer)

Alfred Jones
BornOct 1, 1946
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Other namesTiger Cat
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights13
Wins12
Wins by KO7
Losses1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico Middleweight

Alfred "Al" Jones (born October 1, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan), nicknamed "Tiger Cat", is a former professional boxer.[1][2]

Amateur career

Jones won the National Golden Gloves Middleweight Championship in 1965 with a win over Dave Matthews of Buffalo, NY.

Jones went on to win the bronze medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics at 165 pounds.[2]

1968 Olympic results

Below are the results of Alfred Jones, an American middleweight boxer who competed at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics:

Jones was awarded the bronze medal in 1970 following a decision by AIBA and the IOC to recognize losing semifinalists.

Pro career

Jones turned pro in 1969 and won his first 12 fights. He would retire after losing in 1971 by KO to Dave Thach.[2]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Al Jones". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Boxing record for Alfred Jones from BoxRec (registration required)


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